as in solemn
having or showing a formal and serious or reserved manner had the distingué air of a senior diplomat
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Inspired by the most recent decade of killings of unarmed Black men by police, the seven prints selected from Henry’s series draw upon the sculptural pathos and solemn formalities of Michelangelo’s Pietà di San Pietro.—
Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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While it’s meant to be a solemn moment, was that uncomfortable for you as a comedian?— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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The honor of speaking at this distinguished ceremony is usually given to an eminent writer.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Apr. 2026
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Congressman David Scott moved our state forward over half a century of distinguished public service – from working to bolster farmers and rural communities to putting health care in reach for children across our state.— Dan Raby, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2026
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One of the people listening was an imposing but soft-spoken guy dressed in black, with a baseball cap nearly covering his eyes.— Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Only Andy Pages has looked alert in the Dodgers’ super-imposing lineup, which would have been shut out before a crowd of 45,556 at Dodger Stadium if not for Freddie Freeman’s two-out home run in the ninth inning.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
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